Not many NFL players have their breakout season at 33-years old, but that’s just what Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Lorenzo Alexander has done in 2016.

The 6-foot-1, 245-pound veteran leads the NFL in sacks (nine), ranks fourth in tackles for loss (seven) and fifth in quarterback hits (12) while adding 30 tackles, three forced fumbles and two pass breakups.

Think that’s impressive?

It’s nothing compared to the impact that the veteran ‘journeyman’ makes when he’s not laying out quarterbacks on Sundays.

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Alexander teamed up with “26shirts,” a local Buffalo organization that prides itself on doing ‘social good.’ They create limited edition Bills-themed shirts, hoodies and more every two weeks, with proceeds going to local families in need.

Alexander was signed with the team during the offseason with the expectations of being a contributor on special teams, but his attitude, work ethic and willingness to assist those in need has already begun to rub off on his new teammates.

“I cannot say enough good things about that guy, as a football man, as a person, as a Christian and a husband and a dad,” said center Eric Wood. “He’s a role model to me and a lot of guys on the team. He’s selfless. He’s a selfless player and he’s extremely valuable to us.”

As NFL headlines have been dominated by issues such as domestic violence, substance abuse and a significant decline in ratings, players like Lorenzo Alexander are showing that there are, indeed, fantastic human beings in the league that will make an impact well beyond their play on the field.

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